Travel Preparation

Prepare thoroughly for your journey with our essential pre-travel checklists, documents you'll need, and planning tips. Discover how to research your destination, arrange vaccinations, and organise your finances before departure.

Air Travel: Inflight Safety and Security

Keep yourself healthy on long flights with simple steps like moving around, managing swollen feet, and doing cabin exercises.

Cycle Safety for Children

Help your child cycle safely with the right protective gear and know the risks that young riders face on busy roads.

First Aid: What to Keep in Your Travel Kit

A basic travel first aid kit with pain relievers, thermometer, antacids and bandages can handle most accidents and minor illnesses on the road.

Gap Year Travel Safety

Make sure you're prepared before heading off on a gap year with practical steps for budgeting, insurance, visas, and accommodation.

How to Avoid and Beat Jet lag

Reset your body clock before and after flying to minimise jet lag symptoms and recover faster from time zone changes.

Questionnaire: Are You Prepared for an Emergency Abroad?

Check if you've taken basic steps to handle emergencies while travelling abroad with this simple yes-or-no questionnaire.

Road Safety for Child Pedestrians

Kids walking or cycling to school needs proper safety habits, not just good intentions.

Safety Tips for Photographers While Travelling

Keep yourself safe while photographing abroad by staying aware of your surroundings and taking basic precautions before you travel.

Spiders and Scorpions

Why some spiders and scorpions are genuinely dangerous and how to stay safe around them while travelling.

Tips for Safe and Healthy Holiday Travel

Check with your doctor, get vaccinations if needed, and pack smart to avoid getting sick or stressed during your holiday.

Travel Insurance: What you Need to Know

Travel insurance protects you from theft, illness, injury and other mishaps that could turn your holiday into a financial disaster.

Travel Safety and Kids

Keep your kids safe while travelling by handling paperwork, health prep, and childproofing before you leave.

Travelling in Retirement: Safety Issues

Older travellers heading off the beaten path need to know these safety basics before their adventure abroad.